The Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE motorcycle dimensions for 2020-2021 is length 78.3 in (1,990 mm), width 28 in (710 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 53.9 in (1,370 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.9 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 24.4 in (620 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.2%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 78.3 in (1,990 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Width | 28 in (710 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 3.5 in below median |
| Height | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.9 in (1,370 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78.3 in (1,990 mm) | 28 in (710 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 53.9 in (1,370 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2021 | 78.3 in (1,990 mm) | 28 in (710 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 53.9 in (1,370 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.9 in (1,370 mm), giving the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.3 in (1,990 mm), making the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 4.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²).
What do the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28 in (710 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Kawasaki Ninja 400 SE dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.